Definition of Diluvium

1. n. A deposit of superficial loam, sand, gravel, stones, etc., caused by former action of flowing waters, or the melting of glacial ice.

Definition of Diluvium

1. Noun. An inundation or flood. ¹

2. Noun. (geology) A deposit of sand, gravel, etc. made by oceanic flooding. ¹

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Definition of Diluvium

1. coarse rock material deposited by glaciers [n -VIA or -VIUMS]

Medical Definition of Diluvium

1. Origin: L. Diluvium. See Dilute, Deluge. A deposit of superficial loam, sand, gravel, stones, etc, caused by former action of flowing waters, or the melting of glacial ice. The accumulation of matter by the ordinary operation of water is termed alluvium. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Diluvium

dilutional
dilutional hyponatraemia
dilutions
dilutive
dilutor
dilutors
diluvia
diluvial
diluvian
diluviate
diluviated
diluviates
diluviating
diluvion
diluvions
diluvium (current term)
diluviums
dim
dim-bulb
dim-headed
dim-sighted
dim-witted
dim.
dim bulb
dim sum
dimanganese
dimaprit
dimazole dihydrochloride
dimazon
dimber damber upright man

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